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Joseph MILLER (1866–1929) was born in Tennessee and died in Athens, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Delaney MILLER 1866–1929

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Apr 1866 · Tennessee

Died 28 Nov 1929 · Athens, Tennessee

Father Elsie Enoch Miller

Mother Sophronia Fronie Adaline Wilson

Spouse Nancy Ede Hughs

Children Alfred Taylor Miller, Enoch E Miller, Ezekial O Miller, George Ed Miller, Mary L Miller, Samuel Henry Miller

Siblings Angeline Miller, Caroline Jane Miller, Daniel Doc Ezekial Miller, David Miller, George Washington Miller, Jacob Sherman Miller, James Edward Miller, Margaret Louisanna Miller, Margaret Louisiana A Miller, Margaret Miller, Mary Cordelia Miller

Records

1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965 U.S., Social Security Applications and … Tennessee State Marriages Tennessee, Death Records Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Elsie Enoch Miller

Sophronia Fronie Adaline Wilson

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

In 1866, Joseph Delaney MILLER entered the world in Tennessee, born to elsie enoch miller and sophronia fronie adaline wilson. In 1870, Joseph Delaney MILLER resided in District 13, McMinn, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Joseph Delaney MILLER resided in District 6, Mc Minn, Tennessee, United States. Joseph Delaney MILLER married nancy ede hughs, nancy m hughes, and had children including alfred taylor miller, enoch e miller, ezekial o miller, george ed miller, mary l miller, samuel henry miller. Joseph Delaney MILLER passed away in 1929 in Athens, Tennessee.

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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Death Records Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages
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Death Records Tennessee, Death Records
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Burial Records Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

Life Timeline

1866

Birth of Joseph Delaney MILLER in Tennessee

Birth

1870

Joseph Delaney MILLER resided here in District 13, McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1880

Joseph Delaney MILLER resided here in District 6, Mc Minn, Tennessee, United States

Residence

1900

Joseph Delaney MILLER resided here in Civil Districts 11-12, McMinn, Tennessee

Residence

1910

Joseph Delaney MILLER resided here in Civil District 3, McMinn, Tennessee

Residence

1920

Joseph Delaney MILLER resided here in Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee

Residence

1929

Death of Joseph Delaney MILLER in Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Death

1929

Death of Joseph Delaney MILLER in Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Death

1929

Burial of Joseph Delaney MILLER in Athens, Tennessee

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph MILLER

This ancestor line traces from Ulster, Tyrone, Northern Ireland (1699) to Tennessee (1866) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph MILLER (1866–1929) was born in Tennessee and died in Athens, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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